Proposal: Buffalo needs a second line center

[DickSmehlik]

It has been a void since the departure of O'Reilly. Secondary scoring is also struggling, and if Eichel/Skinner go cold, they are in trouble (or if Eichel gets hurt, which is a valid concern, given his previous seasons, we will have either Mittlestadt or Sobotka as our #1 center). The thought of either of those centering the top line for an extended time should frighten any Sabre fan.

We have potentially 3 first round picks next year and some good prospects that I'd be willing to offer up for the right player. Ollofsson, Nylander and Nelson. Heck, I would even consider Pilut or Mittlestadt but the latter will cost you big time.

We may have dump Berglund to make salary work.

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[BonMorrison]

Something around Carter???

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

O'Reilly might be a good fit

 

[Zats Muccarello]

Kevin Hayes

 

[frisland]

kevin hayes and mcquaid for 1st nylander berglund

 

[Djp]

Bufalo doe not need a 2C they have one in Mittlestadt

 

[junyab]

I don't see any reason for Buffalo to pay futures for a #2C right now. Their window for competing isn't closing any time soon so there's no rush or necessity to obtain another pivot.

 

[Cmac66]

Miller would probably be available.

 

[DickSmehlik]

Bufalo doe not need a 2C they have one in Mittlestadt

He likely will be down the road but as of now he is only a second line center because he centers our 2nd line.

 

[Rypien37]

Canucks have one we could trade you.. Might cost a lot to get him though but I can definitely picture Sam Gagner in a Sabres uniform playing the second line!

 

[DickSmehlik]

I don't see any reason for Buffalo to pay futures for a #2C right now. Their window for competing isn't closing any time soon so there's no rush or necessity to obtain another pivot.

Valid argument.

And if this was October, I would have agreed. The goal posts have changed though thanks to their winning streak. I am not saying they need to sell the farm for one but our depth at center is lacking and we have some assets to play with, particularly draft picks.

They've been lucky with injuries not impacting any of their top 3 forwards so far, but things could go south fast if it happens.

 

[POVERTY]

Jeff Carter come on down

 

[habsgirl5000]

Drouin + Petry for Dahlin

Drouin being a number one center and all

 

[tsujimoto74]

Something around Carter???

The Sabres aren't moving quality assets for a 33yo. Maybe if LA wants to sell him for pennies on the dollar and also take a highish-cap contract so we have room to sign Skinner, but I doubt they do.

 

[CatsforReinhart]

O'Reilly might be a good fit

No thanks, he is a loser.

 

[LordZapp]

Drouin + Petry for Dahlin

Drouin being a number one center and all

To the habs defense. Drouin is having a good year so far.

 

[CatsforReinhart]

The Sabres aren't moving quality assets for a 33yo. Maybe if LA wants to sell him for pennies on the dollar and also take back a bad contract so we have room to sign Skinner, but I doubt they do.

Carter for Okposo?

 

[Thallis]

Brayden Schenn for our first back.

 

[sfoote]

It has been a void since the departure of O'Reilly. Secondary scoring is also struggling, and if Eichel/Skinner go cold, they are in trouble (or if Eichel gets hurt, which is a valid concern, given his previous seasons, we will have either Mittlestadt or Sobotka as our #1 center). The thought of either of those centering the top line for an extended time should frighten any Sabre fan.

We have potentially 3 first round picks next year and some good prospects that I'd be willing to offer up for the right player. Ollofsson, Nylander and Nelson. Heck, I would even consider Pilut or Mittlestadt but the latter will cost you big time.

We may have dump Berglund to make salary work.

2 months of a void, wow...… not trading Ollofsson or Nylander, Nelson isn't going to get you much, he won't even be playing for the Sabres by the end of the year......It's not about this season, it's about the next ten, any=thing this year is gravy.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Brassard is available. Would want to work out an extension with him first and then deal.

 

[Jame]

It has been a void since the departure of O'Reilly. Secondary scoring is also struggling, and if Eichel/Skinner go cold, they are in trouble (or if Eichel gets hurt, which is a valid concern, given his previous seasons, we will have either Mittlestadt or Sobotka as our #1 center). The thought of either of those centering the top line for an extended time should frighten any Sabre fan.

We have potentially 3 first round picks next year and some good prospects that I'd be willing to offer up for the right player. Ollofsson, Nylander and Nelson. Heck, I would even consider Pilut or Mittlestadt but the latter will cost you big time.

We may have dump Berglund to make salary work.

No.
Regardless of a potentially accelerated window opening... Buffalo cannot, and should not, entertain trading cost controlled assets. Their long term future depends on a pipeline of ELCs and Bridge Contracts for guys like Pilut, Mittelstadt, Oloffson, Nylander, Thompson, etc. As Dahlin, Reinhart, and Skinner will cost huge contracts in the near future.

 

[dasaybz]

It has been a void since the departure of O'Reilly. Secondary scoring is also struggling, and if Eichel/Skinner go cold, they are in trouble (or if Eichel gets hurt, which is a valid concern, given his previous seasons, we will have either Mittlestadt or Sobotka as our #1 center). The thought of either of those centering the top line for an extended time should frighten any Sabre fan.

We have potentially 3 first round picks next year and some good prospects that I'd be willing to offer up for the right player. Ollofsson, Nylander and Nelson. Heck, I would even consider Pilut or Mittlestadt but the latter will cost you big time.

We may have dump Berglund to make salary work.

Sorry, not feeling this one bit. Let Mitts grow into his #2 C role, and keep all these prospects. Trading our youth is what got us into trouble with Tim Murray, and I certainly don't want to live through that again.

Maybe I'll entertain a 2nd round pick for a pure rental, but that's not even necessary right now.

 

[RangerBoy]

Kevin Hayes is your boy.

Sabres AGM Steve Greeley knows Hayes very well. Both of them are from Massachusetts. Greeley was at BU when Hayes was at BC for one season. Greeley was an assistant director of player personnel for the Rangers for two years. 15/16-16/17.

Buffalo is a northeast team for Hayes to re-sign with and Buffalo has two extra #1 picks from STL and SJ. There are conditions on both picks. The Rangers get a choice between those picks.

 

[is the answer jesus]

Kevin Hayes is your boy.

Sabres AGM Steve Greeley knows Hayes very well. Both of them are from Massachusetts. Greeley was at BU when Hayes was at BC for one season. Greeley was an assistant director of player personnel for the Rangers for two years. 15/16-16/17.

Buffalo is a northeast team for Hayes to re-sign with and Buffalo has two extra #1 picks from STL and SJ. There are conditions on both picks. The Rangers get a choice between those picks.

At best Hayes is a 2nd liner and he's an impending UFA. I wouldn't be the team that gives a 1st round pick for that. You were lucky you got a 1st + for a completely shot Rick Nash last year. You can't count on fleecing GM's every year.
As for the premise of the thread, yes we could definitely use a 2nd line center. I have no interest in trading 1st round picks or good prospects for one.

 

[Lemieuxs]

Brassard. But it will cost you your top goalie prospect, a 1st round pick and a top 6 defensemen.

Oh wait. Only JR does those deals.